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Compare Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (60.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Microsoft SQL Server
Star Rating
(2,260)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft SQL ServerOracle Database
Star Rating
(998)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (60.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Oracle DatabaseMicrosoft SQL Server vs Oracle Database
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Microsoft SQL Server easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Microsoft SQL Server overall.
- Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database provide similar levels of assistance.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Microsoft SQL Server over Oracle Database.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft SQL Server
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Microsoft SQL Server
No trial information availableOracle Database
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,855
9.0
719
Ease of Use
8.6
1,871
8.3
725
Ease of Setup
8.1
992
7.6
381
Ease of Admin
8.3
950
7.8
331
Quality of Support
8.3
1,649
8.3
689
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
900
8.1
333
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
1,826
8.2
688
Features by Category
Management
8.9
153
Not enough data
8.8
153
Not enough data
9.2
158
Not enough data
8.9
153
Not enough data
8.9
156
Not enough data
Maintenance
8.9
154
Not enough data
9.0
159
Not enough data
9.0
154
Not enough data
Security
8.9
153
Not enough data
9.1
155
Not enough data
Management
9.1
152
9.0
145
9.2
153
8.9
147
8.8
140
8.8
130
8.9
145
8.8
140
Support
8.6
148
8.4
142
9.0
152
8.9
145
8.7
147
8.7
143
8.4
152
8.8
141
Security
8.9
151
8.8
143
9.0
151
8.8
148
8.8
148
8.7
138
9.0
152
8.8
144
Performance
8.7
147
8.6
144
8.8
144
8.8
139
8.7
150
8.5
140
8.6
148
8.8
142
8.8
149
8.8
146
Database Features
8.9
1289
9.0
499
9.0
1294
9.0
502
8.9
1301
8.9
508
8.7
1268
8.7
499
8.8
1269
9.0
498
8.8
1274
8.7
489
9.1
1294
8.9
497
Configuration
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
8.4
84
Not enough data
8.9
88
Database Administration
Not enough data
8.4
86
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
8.9
85
Availability
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
9.0
89
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
8.7
84
Security
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
8.7
80
Data Management
Not enough data
8.9
81
Not enough data
8.7
80
Database
8.5
56
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
8.4
54
Not enough data
Integrations
7.8
45
Not enough data
8.2
45
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
50
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.2
45
Not enough data
Processing
8.5
52
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
Microsoft SQL Server is categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS), Big Data Processing and Distribution, and On-Premise Data Integration
Oracle Database is categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft SQL Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Oracle Database
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
24.1%
Computer Software
13.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Financial Services
4.3%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
49.6%
Information Technology and Services
20.4%
Computer Software
11.4%
Financial Services
5.6%
Banking
5.0%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
53.3%
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Discussions
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4 Comments
AF
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What is the best way to save your queries?
4 Comments
CA
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4 Comments
JE
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What is Oracle Database used for?
2 Comments
AA
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1 Comment
WG
it's a question for a product managerRead more
How do I configure/unlock a single user on Oracle 12?
1 Comment
WG
ALTER USER <user> ACCOUNT LOCK/UNLOCKRead more
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